April 14, 2022, 56, LaGrange – Curtis Alan Davis, 56, of La Grange passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Duke University Hospital in Durham with his family by his side. A gathering of family & friends to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the home that…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Curtis Alan Davis
Delna W. Artis
April 14, 2022, 69, Dudley – Mrs. Delna W. Artis, 69, departed this earthly life to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Msg. (Retired) Clifton Earl Thompson, III
April 15, 2022, 50, Clayton – The Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations join with the Thompson and connected families to announce the earthly passing of Mr. Clifton Earl Thompson, III, 50, who transitioned at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A Complete Biographical sketch is forthcoming.…… read more »
Wilbert Melvin
April 14, 2022, 69, Dudley – The staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Wilbert Melvin, 69, of 107 Connie’s Walk, Dudley, NC. Mr. Melvin passed away at his residence on April 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife Diane Melvin of the home. Arrangements are…… read more »
William Jackson Alphin (Jack)
April 15, 2022, 80, Raleigh – William Jackson Alphin (Jack), 80, of Raleigh passed away from cancer on April 15, 2022 Jack was the youngest of a big farm family, born in Summerlin’s Crossroads, Duplin County, NC to Fred Alphin and Clara Dail Alphin. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings…… read more »
Joseph Harold Gurley
April 14, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Joseph Harold Gurley, age 86, went home to be with the Lord while a resident at NC State Veterans Home in Kinston. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born to the late Joseph Edgar Gurley and the late Gela Gurley in the Nahunta Community. He was also…… read more »
Myron M. “Manny” Miller, Jr.
April 12, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Myron M. “Manny” Miller, Jr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, following a brief illness. Born in Spencer, West Virginia on October 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Myron Maurice Miller, Sr. and Naomi Conley Miller. Manny is survived…… read more »
Sheldon Earl “Shag” Sutton
April 12, 2022, 69, La Grange – Sheldon Earl “Shag” Sutton, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was born in Lenoir County on August 6, 1952 to Peggy Ann Hudler Sutton and the late William Hardy Sutton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Christopher Brian Johnson.…… read more »
Edward Earl Minshew
April 14, 2022, 73, Stantonsburg – Edward Earl Minshew, 73, of Stantonsburg passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete and are in the care of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home, 102 N. Pine Street in Fremont.… read more »
Shirley Rose Johnson
April 13, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Shirley Rose Johnson, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. The family will be receiving friends at 1402 Peachtree Street in Goldsboro. Ms. Johnson was born in Wayne County on March 25, 1936, to the late Frank and Mattie McKeel Pender. She…… read more »
